Abstract
Every 5 years, the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for Japanese proposes reference values for desirable dietary intake of energy and nutrients in order for Japanese people to maintain and promote their health. The applicable populations were originally healthy individuals and groups. Dietary Reference Intake for Japanese (2015) was issued in May, 2014, and will be applicable for 5 years, from fiscal 2015 to fiscal 2019. In this issue, efforts to prevent lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease have been intensified. Therefore, the applicable populations include those who are receiving health guidance for hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease in company with healthy individuals and groups. Here, concepts for dietary management designed to protect the Japanese population from progression of lifestyle-related diseases are summarized.
